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This is a practice post to see if the editor is working or not.The main problem last time was that the sentences all got jammed together.Instead of separate paragraphs.Lets see if it is different this time

Use your research skills to find out what each of the following terms mean, and then write a paragraph to explain how they relate to World War One.

• Alliance
• Armistice
• Entente
• Lusitania
• Propaganda
• Shellshock
• Somme

Create your answers in “Word” and then copy and paste your answers as a comment to this postWhen you have completed the above task, you may learn what conditions were like in the trenches by playing tis game. Click here. It is mainly reading to begin with, but eventually gets into lots of decision-making.

In Term One we studied Volcanic Eruptions as a natural hazard. That information is what we will use when answering the NCEA exam. But, as good geographers we should have a working knowledge of all the main natural hazards.Your job is to work as an individual or pair and produce a resource about another natural hazard of your choice.Your final presentation should be analogue! So it can go on the wall. You should use our set of focussing questions to guide you.

• 1. What processes create the hazard (how does the natural event occur and why are people at risk)?
• 2. What events take place during the event?
• 3. How can land be affected?
• 4. How can people be affected?
• 5. How can people increase and decrease the effects of the hazard?

Hi Team,After the work we have been doing on Google Earth you should have a pretty good knowledge of countries and cities around the world.Sammy has finished first, so she is going to create a few map games to test your geographic knowledge. Click ‘comments’ to find links to her games.

Research Project: An Environmental issue

Environmental issues are usually the result of putting natural resources under pressure. These issues usually involve conflict because the different groups involved value specific natural resources differently.

The environmental topic that you choose should investigate the various issues and view points involved.

1. What is the issue?

2. Where is this issue occurring? Show on a map

3. What will happen if nothing is done about the problem?

4. Who are some people with different views about the issue?

5. Use the following headings to explain the affects that this issue has:

5. • Economic – money making activities

5. • Social – people and their well-being

5. • Environmental – land, water, air, ecosystems

6. What are some solutions to the issue?

You must also hand in a research log (in your assessment book) which shows the following processes:

Ø  Deciding (brainstorm /key words/focus questions

Ø  Finding (a list of resources used- bibliography)

Ø  Using (evidence that you have used your resources –notes highlighted print-outs).

Ø  Recording (draft notes/ideas, answers to your focus questions)

Ø  Presentation (decide on an appropriate and effective way to present your information).

Evaluation (This will be done in class and you will be asked to analysis part of your research process)

Divided World

Create a presentation to show the differences between life in a developing country and life in a developed country.

Your presentation should use images as well as statistics to highlight the differences.

Some categories you could consider:

Some countries you could use (or ask me if you want to use a different one):

Your presentation should be visually appealing, have a title slide and cover at least 6 categories.

You should save it on to the school server and email it to me when it is finished pcranston@katikaticollege.school.nz

Websites for statistics:

Nation Master: www.nationmaster.com

CIA Factbook: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Here is an example: Thanks Morgan J 10MKE!